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Gabriel Vallejo, director del Centro Democrático —cuyo líder es el expresidente Álvaro Uribe—, dijo que la colectividad mantiene el apoyo al Gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella. Aseguró que llegaron más de 25.000 nuevos militantes para asumir las regionales de 2027 y que se disputarán con fuerza varias plazas determinantes: “El uribismo sobrevivirá a la figura del presidente Uribe”. Habló de Medellín y zanjó la polémica con Salvación Nacional.
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00:11The viewer who tunes in at this time to a new episode of this format called
00:16Interviews with the spectator: I am Daniel Valero, the political editor of this publishing house and
00:22Today we are with the director of the democratic center, Gabriel Vallejo, amidst many
00:29political circumstances or the eternal political situation that is always present in our country
00:35Dr. Vallejo, thank you for joining us, and welcome to this space, Daniel. Thank you very much.
00:39Greetings to the entire audience of the viewer, listen my director, starting almost with what is not
00:45It hasn't stopped, it hasn't stopped, no, you come from a very exciting 2025, a tough 26 elections
00:53That have given the match there is a phrase from President Uribe that I really like the garden of democracy
00:59It is renewed every day, and well, that is the political exercise of a country like Colombia.
01:06where we are fortunate to be at the head of a party that cares every day about the
01:14Fortunately, what we have here is a desire to continue working for the well-being of Colombians.
01:20Colombia, and well, the truth is that we've been quite entertained lately, Daniel.
01:27Lately, not since day one that we faced this national direction in that sense, already for
01:33Let's get down to business, director. What's the status of the Democratic Center right now? An election is already underway.
01:38The presidential election is coming, the regional one is coming, you are in a sort of reconfiguration, if you will allow me.
01:42The adjective "good" refers to political parties in our view because it has been, let's say, what has...
01:48President Uribe stated that the parties must be concerned daily with working for Colombia and
01:56The Democratic Center has it in its DNA. Today we have very important news. We are...
02:02preparing the party to face next year's electoral process and we just closed
02:07a date that is the registration date to hold our municipal conventions which will be
02:14Between November 21st and 25th, listen to this data, Daniel: 25,000, a little more than 25,000
02:20Colombians
02:22They approach the party as new citizens to integrate into this hive, this hive of little bees.
02:27hardworking new militants because these are people added to the militants we already had
02:33who will decide who the candidates will be for the council, the mayoralties, and the boards
02:39Local administrators, the party is focused on organizing to address and confront the
02:47next year's elections, which I call the elections for the political consolidation of the center.
02:53democratic and these cadres that are reconfiguring 21 since November 21st have just informed us
03:00What exactly are they going to do? In other words, the decision of who they are is in their hands.
03:05their
03:05That candidates can't diminish the prominence of the congressmen, for example.
03:11elected officials and their regional power, our party Daniel has something, a characteristic that also makes him
03:17Unlike other groups, our party is made up of political actors who are the
03:24Credentials for congressmen, deputies, and councilors, but it has a very important element, which is society.
03:29What we are going to choose between November 21st and 25th are the members of society.
03:36civil in
03:38These municipal committees and these municipal directors are because we believe that these are the sectors
03:43Politicians, together with civil society in that territory, will have an impact, but let me give you
03:49Another important fact, please note: in 2024 we held municipal conventions in nearly 800 municipalities of
03:58In Colombia, that's a little less than approximately 80 percent of the national territory.
04:04Municipalities, we want to surpass that figure this year, that is, at least be around a thousand.
04:10municipalities out of the 1,104 that Colombia has so that there is institutionalization of the democratic center
04:16Our obsession, in the best sense of the word, is that the party's institutional structure...
04:23represents a political party in a democracy and has a presence in each of these
04:27I believe we will achieve it in the municipalities of Colombia, and we will send those conventions a
04:35A very clear message to the country: the Democratic Center is not only the party of the firm hand and the
04:41big heart, but the democratic center is more alive than ever, and it will be very active in that regard.
04:46We will also see former president Álvaro Uribe touring the country again; he never stops traveling.
04:51Daniel is constantly touring the country, traveling through the different territories of Antioquia in the central region.
04:58Coffee grower, remember that right after the earthquake tragedy, the first thing we did
05:04Led by the president, the party toured the municipalities affected by the earthquake.
05:10Its fundamental principle is to maintain that permanent contact with the citizenry, of course, with the
05:17The example set by President Uribe is that he will be touring, as he has done throughout the
05:24I believe that in his last 74 years of life, the president travels the country constantly and
05:31How could this translate into a renewal of leadership if the figure of former president Álvaro
05:37Uribe always has a significant influence on all these kinds of democratic exercises, of course Daniel, look, I've been saying this.
05:43I reiterate that this is a personal view, but also because I believe it is demonstrated. It is a personal view, but I also believe it is demonstrated.
05:49In reality, there is no political leader in Colombia who has promoted more new leadership than him.
05:55President Uribe, I say that President Uribe became a talent scout for the
06:01politics and we have seen it, we see it in Congress, look at the renewal that Congress had.
06:09Today, in this republic, we have new figures, where the democratic center was obviously the one that...
06:17President Uribe's guideline allows people who have never been involved in politics to be in the
06:23political exercise because he mentioned this because the president's leadership is so important
06:28Because he does so through his own example, not from theory, but from his life example as a leader
06:34It allows us to keep bringing people to the party, so I think the president has focused
06:42In recent years I have insisted on promoting new leadership, and that is what he does constantly.
06:49You can say that there is more of a south and that there is Uribismo beyond Uribe, but of course, much more.
06:55I believe
06:56that Uribismo became a very pragmatic and very effective way of managing things
07:08public ok and that has allowed Colombians to first identify that very particular style of
07:16Governing means serving the country, and I can assure you that President Uribe, let's say, marks a milestone in
07:24the
07:25Colombia's political history, and well, that philosophy, that vision of government, is so present that...
07:33Today we have a party with 47 congressmen in parliament and we continue thinking about building
07:43I do believe that Uribismo will survive the figure of the president in the future of Colombia.
07:51And in that sense, to close this topic, two very specific things: former Senator Maria
07:57Fernanda Cabilio, you never answered her about the decision, that's for sure, man, look at me
08:02From Senator Maria Fernanda, all gratitude and respect towards her for the service she has given.
08:09We wish him every success in his political projects. I, Daniel, believe that the most
08:15What's important is that we're focused on organizing the match.
08:25The 25,000 new members joining the party are a cause for concern, in a positive sense.
08:31Because that's where the democratic center needs to focus, and that's what we're concentrating on.
08:38Senator Maria Fernanda, I repeat, all the success in the world, we have nothing but gratitude and
08:43Respect for the years of service to this community of Director Vallejo is already settled
08:49Now, let's talk a little bit about the mechanics of the time, the center.
08:57Democratic power will return in the regional elections on the 27th; it's time to move on to other issues, look.
09:02me me
09:03I believe that in the end the party, in its political vision, in its political essence, in what
09:12has to
09:13The question is whether the party should have an impact on the 2027 elections, I believe.
09:20that the party has been acquiring a maturity by understanding the territory and understanding the dynamics
09:26I am convinced, Daniel, that the party will play an important role in the politics of each territory.
09:32in the 2027 elections, but the importance is not limited to political importance, that is also true
09:38which translates into an effect on citizens, so that citizens feel that here is a party not
09:45He not only understands the problems of each territory but also helps to solve them.
09:51I do believe that the Democratic Center will play an important role in next year's elections.
09:55incoming and I come back and tell him what we said about the 2026 results, which were some results
10:03Important matters in Congress, I believe we need to consolidate them next year.
10:08And that also leads me to ask, the left says it's going to govern Bogotá again, the right
10:14What I would answer is, look at us, let's say that the most important thing here, beyond those
10:21Discussions about the left saying "we're going to govern again" here, the important thing is the "why".
10:27Governing beyond the decision to come to power is the question of why we come to power.
10:36We are convinced, Daniel, that this party, through its principles, we believe in the
10:43security as a democratic value, which is a security that remembers not only has as
10:48The purpose is not only to achieve territorial control but also to have an element of justice.
10:54An essential element of security for us, Daniel, is citizen cooperation and respect.
11:01Unrestricted respect for human rights is democratic security, which is why we like to use the adjective "democratic."
11:07democratic, but we also believe in entrepreneurship and investor confidence, but we also believe in
11:13a small, reduced, limited, austere state, but we also believe that there must be social cohesion here.
11:20to address the enormous social problems that Colombia has, and that's where I believe these
11:27The principles of the democratic center are important for governing any city or territory and
11:34And well, Bogotá is no exception; we will of course be present in the territorial election of the
11:40Bogotá mayor's office, let's wait and see how things develop and who the candidates will be because we would like
11:46to govern Bogotá because Bogotá is not only the capital of Colombia, it is a city of a size
11:53significant and because we believe we can offer the people of Bogotá these principles that I believe
11:59They can be useful for improving the quality of life of Bogota residents, and the same will happen with Medellín, which is
12:03almost the natural square of the democratic center, if Medellín, Antioquia, well, the whole country really
12:09Daniel, what we want is to consolidate and build political projects that generate trust
12:17in the citizenry that generates hope and enthusiasm, but above all that confidence
12:23that is generated when a citizen casts their vote for a political leader and feels represented
12:31When it comes to governing, there is nothing more frustrating than a citizen who trusts a leader by voting.
12:38because of him, and that the expectation he had when he trusted that leader is thwarted and frustrated.
12:46Because it betrays that trust, I believe the great responsibility we must have as a party is
12:52to endorse candidates who meet the public's trust and to round off this interview
13:01Hey, how's the issue of the governing coalition going? What happened to all these darts about national salvation?
13:06The Democratic Center threw darts at former President Uribe, and the Democratic Center returned them specifically to Senator Enrique Gómez.
13:13How is that coalition doing? Please be clear with the viewers' audiences. What interpretation do we give it today?
13:18Daniel, first of all, I want to reiterate that beyond these political dynamics, we continue with the same enthusiasm.
13:26Hope and joy in organizing our party for the 27th, that's what's most important
13:32Let's just say that sometimes those political discussions can generate a lot of noise.
13:40But most importantly, we must not let ourselves be distracted from the true purpose, which is that this match
13:47It's moving and connecting with the public, let's say those are political discussions.
13:53The second thing is that we continue to believe that the government of President Abelardo de las Piedras
13:59The success of his government is the success of Colombia; we have demonstrated this in Congress.
14:05of the Republic
14:06We continue to support the government of President Abelardo de las Piedras today.
14:12in initiatives that we believe may be useful to Colombians
14:16The rest is still sometimes those political discussions, Daniel, which, among other things, sometimes tire us out.
14:24the citizens
14:25Imagine that citizen watching us who wakes up in the morning worried about rent.
14:32He is worried about the healthcare system because he is concerned about paying for public services.
14:38He is concerned that his son does not have a job. He is concerned that his son is not working ...
14:43Imagine, as a citizen, sometimes seeing political sectors having these discussions.
14:50No, we don't pay any attention to that.
14:52What really concerns us is how we are going to help solve the problem for those citizens.
14:58who have needs today
15:02But I want to reiterate
15:04we continue
15:06absolutely determined
15:07to support the government of President Abelardo
15:10because we need him to do well
15:12for the future of this country
15:13Some citizens have also said
15:15And I tell you this because it has been written to you as well.
15:17inquiries to the newspaper are
15:19but those differences
15:21they don't show how
15:22those two right-wing blocs that would end up competing
15:25between themselves on the 27th regarding what you have told us
15:27throughout this interview
15:29Daniel, I like something my father tells me constantly
15:33And he says, "I'm not worried about the competition."
15:36What might worry me is my incompetence.
15:39I believe that we have an obligation and a duty to Colombians.
15:46to continue deepening our theses in the year 2027
15:52And it will be the citizens who freely decide who to vote for.
15:57Believe me, it doesn't keep me up at night.
15:59It doesn't keep me up at night
16:01the different political groups
16:04who will be on the 27th
16:05Our concern today must be
16:08How will this country move forward?
16:10the fiscal problem
16:11It's enormous.
16:12This country has a gigantic fiscal problem
16:15the security problem
16:16that although President Abelardo
16:19assumed that
16:20Let's say that role as commander-in-chief
16:23The security problem is a problem
16:24very complex, requiring us to surround the government
16:28and to our public force
16:29the soldiers and police
16:30the health problem
16:31Daniel the problem
16:32The health system remains in intensive care.
16:35How are we going to solve the health problem?
16:37We are on the verge of an energy crisis
16:40I think that's it
16:42facing these challenges that Colombia has
16:44That's where we need to focus our efforts.
16:46what happens in the 27 with other communities
16:49I'm not staying up late tonight.
16:51that's what's keeping me busiest today
16:54It's about organizing the match for the 27th
16:56and two
16:58our legislative agenda
17:00in Congress
17:01We have presented a series of initiatives
17:04very important
17:05and a topic that we cannot leave unaddressed
17:07in the inkwell Daniel
17:08and it is the reconstruction
17:10of the municipalities
17:11affected by the earthquake
17:13The earthquake is a natural tragedy
17:15the biggest that Colombia has ever had
17:17in recent decades
17:19This party has a moral obligation
17:21with the inhabitants of these territories
17:25And that's how we're going to support the reconstruction.
17:27Today there are thousands of Colombians
17:30who lost their homes
17:31who lost their jobs
17:32who lost their businesses
17:34who feel very fearful about the future
17:37I believe that's the key difference.
17:39one
17:40legislative agenda
17:41two
17:42to lead the reconstruction of Colombia
17:45the reconstruction of the affected municipalities
17:47and three
17:47a match
17:49May that joy remain.
17:51that conveys hope
17:53Those must be about three huge differentiators.
17:55of what will happen in the coming months
17:57And let's close this interview with two very direct questions
18:00beyond when we're recording this
18:02There is a controversy
18:03because of what happened with the budget
18:05What interpretation do you give it?
18:06if it was a mistake
18:07There was a lack of dialogue
18:09They didn't notice
18:11Daniel, look
18:12those of us who have been in Congress
18:13Let's say those are mistakes
18:15that one regrets
18:17First, for what it's worth
18:20the salaries of members of Congress
18:22having close to
18:24let's say
18:26two hundred and ninety congressmen
18:28approximately discussing
18:29for weeks
18:32one
18:33I regret the error that occurs
18:35the truth is that
18:37a bitter taste remains
18:39because they are mistakes
18:40that shouldn't happen
18:42in a Congress of the Republic
18:43I am extremely sorry
18:44now
18:45The most important thing is to look
18:46how to solve the problem
18:48Colombian law
18:49the constitution
18:50and Colombian law
18:51establish the procedure
18:53But the most important thing here is
18:55Daniel
18:55I reiterate to you once again
18:57to the government
18:58in need
19:00to make a reduction
19:01drastic spending cuts
19:03We insist
19:05and I take advantage of this means of communication
19:06to tell the government
19:08that from the Democratic Center
19:10we respectfully request
19:12have him do an exercise
19:14significant reduction
19:16of public spending
19:17and?
19:18because it's him
19:20who is responsible
19:21I think the mistake has already happened.
19:23I am extremely sorry
19:24I think those mistakes
19:25they create some unpleasant feelings
19:27in citizenship
19:27But now, the most important thing.
19:29That's how it's going to be corrected
19:30but above all
19:31as
19:32A message will be sent to you
19:34to the whole world
19:35and to the country
19:35of a significant reduction
19:37of the spending
19:39we were proposing
19:40a reduction
19:41of 40 trillion pesos
19:42And let's close this interview.
19:43with a question
19:44very obvious
19:45former president Uribe
19:46and the president of Espriella
19:47How long ago did they speak?
19:49last
19:50that relationship
19:50have her speak to the same person
19:52transparency and sincerity
19:53to the public
19:54Daniel
19:54I don't know
19:55Let's say the conversations
19:57between President Uribe
19:58and the president of Espriella
19:59what I can tell you
20:01the thing is
20:01They speak with some regularity
20:03and they talk about the most important things
20:05which is how to get
20:06Colombia forward
20:08Dr. Vallejo
20:09Thank you so much for being here.
20:10in this space
20:10from El Espectador
20:11Daniel
20:12Thank you very much.
20:13Have a happy day everyone
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